Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
BCS normally a good guide to fat reserves in animal
Assessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves, according to DairyNZ.
M’s the word during calving
Everyone in the farm team, from owner to employee, can boost their motivation during calving by understanding how to tackle ‘the M word’ on a daily basis.
Break-even cost pared back, says DairyNZ
Industry body DairyNZ says the increased dividend and the maintained $4.25/kgMS farmgate milk price from Fonterra is some good news for farmers with shares.
Tactics campaign supports farmers
DairyNZ's Tactics campaign continues to support farmers through field days which will be underway in September and October.
Ensure a gold diet from day one
To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start, says DairyNZ.
Plan pasture cover pre-calving
The level of pasture cover at calving is very important, says DairyNZ.
Worst performers rise highest in milk quality improvement
Average bulk milk somatic cell count has substantially declined, as discovered in a study of milk supplied to Fonterra over five years, says Scott McDougall, from research provider Cognosco.
Higher input systems can be profitable
The Dairy Business of the Year recognises leading farms with high achievement in financial performance, people productivity and environmental management.
Slow, generous transition to fodder beet
Dairy farmers transitioning their herds onto winter fodder beet are being advised to take it slowly – but be generous.
Knowledge the key to a high score during calving
Knowing the signs and stages of labour, how to calf a cow and the immediate care needed after calving will increase the number of successful births, says DairyNZ.